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Lucknow Sentinel, 2009-12-09, Page 2142 obituaries FERGUSON On Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009, Lester Ferguson, a World War 11 veteran, died peacefully at his residence in Kincardine. Lester was born in Huron Township near Amberley on Aug. 11, 1917 to the late John Ferguson and Idella Potter. After serving as a corporal in charge of ambulances with the Fourth Canadian Armoured Division during World War 0, Lester lived in Toronto, working as a carpenter. Following his marriage to Audrey MacMurchy in 1948, he returned to the Ripley area to farm on the 6th concession of Huron Township. Lester, along with Audrey, was always very involved in the community. He was one of the founding members of Community Living Kincardine & District and served on the CLKD Board for over forty years. Even this year, though his health was failing, Lester managed to take in one of his favourite events the Ripley Fall Fair. For many years, Lester was a member of the Ripley Agricultural Society and served on many fall fair committees as well as taking his tum as president. While farming, Lester also managed with Audrey's assistance to be a lay preacher at Zion and Riversdale United Churches for ten years. Pine River United Church .was Lester's church from the time of his birth and Lester took an active part in church acjivi- ties there all his life. It was very fitting that a service of remembrance end celebration was held at Pine River United on Monday, Nov. 30. Assisting as ushers were Gert Larsen, Charles Liddle: and Steve Eadie. Participating in the candle lighting were Sandra Fry and Michael Ferguson. Special music was provided by pianist Patt Lowry; organist Dianne Rotteau; soloist Margaret Shoesmith; trio members .,Glenn Boyd, Bob Rutledge, Lynn Lowry; piper Jennifer Farrell; and many other tal- ented members of the Pine. River choir. Grandchildren Jon, Mike, Janice and Stuart provided some, memories and thoughts about their grandfa- ther. Rev. Robert Putman officiated at the service with Rev. Carol (Ferguson) Bullock, Lester's niece, reading the scripture. Pallbearers were Ken, Stuart, Janice, Doug, Michael, and Jonathan Eadie. Honorary. Pallbearers were nephews Glen, Ron, Grant, Roy, and Kevin Ferguson Mark Humphrey Murray and Lynn. Ferguson; and Larry Irwin.. Fiower bearers were Kim Eadie and nieces Brenda Hutton, Marsha Stark, Carol Halliday and Diane Ferguson. Lester was buried at the Ripley cemetery and will be sadly missed by his wife Audrey, his; son Allan Ferguson, his daughters Anne (Doug) and Joan (Ken) Eadie, grandchildren Janice, Stuart, Michael, and Jonathan (Evadne) Eadie, great-granddaughter Aliya Eadie and sister-in-law Margaret Ferguson as well as many nieces and nephews. His brothers Bill and John (Myrtle) along with his sisters Nan (Roy Geddes), Evelyn (Ed Pitt), Annie (Leonard Irwin), Wylda (Wilmer MacKay), sister-in-law Norma Humphrey and brother-in-law Cecil Humphrey have all predeceased him. Lester's niece Elaine Irwin and his nephews Ron, Ernie and Ken Irwin, Clark and David • Ferguson also predeceased him. Donations to Pine River United. Church and Community Living Kincardine & District were greatly appreciated as expressions of sympathy as were many, other acts of kindness. Funeral arrangements were entrusted. to MacKenzie & McCreath Funeral Homes. The Ripley Legion held a service of Remembrance for Lester, a former padre, on Sunday, Nov. 29. It was very special for the family. Portrait and Memorial online at www.mackenzieandmccreath.com - 50ar 46 in Memoriam MIKE FORAN We do not forget you, nor -do we intend; We think of you often, and will 'til the end; Gone and forgotten by some you may be; But, dear to our memory you always will be. Butch and Lorene. - 50xv FORAN In loving memory of a wonderful husband and brother, Mike Foran, who passed away one year ago, Dec. 12, 2008. Silent thoughts, secret tears, A cor,:;taut wish that you were here, No need for words, except to say, We love and miss you every day. Marg, Pat and Gord. - 50x The Sentinel has a large selection of in memoriam verses available for your perusal. Found S�methin? Want To Find The Owner? Cali the Sentinel and place the notice for • FREE 528-2822 Lucknow Sentinel, Wednesday, December 9, 2009 - Page 21 47 Cards of Thanks LUCKNOW LEGION We wish to thank everyone who bought tickets for the Grey Cup draw. Winners were: Half time score - Les Dakin, Lucknow; and Final score - Steve Thompson, Wingham. - 50ar CRANSTON We wish to thank the fire department, ambulance attendants, police and Dr. Sleeth for their quick response on Tuesday. Also our thanks go to MacKenzie & McCreath Funeral Home, Joan, John, Amy, and Mary Ellen for their compassion in guiding us through a very difficult time. We are grateful to the home care workers for all their care over the past 26+ years. Thanks also to Peggy Kinsman and Marian Raynard for the love- ly service. Thank you to the Legion Ladies for the funeral lunch. Special thanks to the pallbearers and the flower. bearers who braved the snowy weather.. All the food brought to the house was very much appreciated. Thanks so much for all the flowers, donations and expressions of sym- pathy. We are truly blessed to have such a caring community of support. Thanks so much. Jane Cranston, Bob and Barb, Wayne and Mary, Ray, Rick, Paul and families. 50 THANKS TO PORTERS We wish to express our thanks and appreciation for a job well done. The team from Porters consisted of Lenny Parker doing the truck driving and technical work, Andrew Blake and Roger Poirier doing technical work, and Duane Porter directing the team and running the Hyab Crane. Duane used his excellent skills as a crane operator to lift a $400,000 piece of equipment, weighing near 20,000. lbs. and placed it within an eighth of an inch in the new facility. Special thanks. to Glenn Porter for his truck driving, technical skills and coordinating the team. to relocate the Pilot Plant and equipment to the new Walkerton Clean Water Centre building . It was a long day of hard work with a lot getting accomplished. We were grateful to have such an expert crew that got the job done prop- erly. From the staff at the Walkerton Clean Water Centre. - 50 NINE MILE VILLA We would like to say a Huge thank you to the community for making our grand opening such a success. The support was overwhelming, and we truly appreciate your positive comments. The flowers and gifts received were gorgeous. Special thanks to •our children, parents, and friends, for their ongoing help and support. We love you. Thanks also to our amaz- ing and knowledgeable staff for your help: For my brother and sister-in- law Steve and Shelley Errington of. Nuwood Carpentry, words of thanks and appreciation are . insufficient. Your perfectionism shows in what we feel is a beautiful, comfortable home. Parents Ross and Elaine Errington have been there every day, with encouragement, support, running and working with us at every turn. Thank you. It has been a pleasure to work with all our contractors and suppliers. Again, a big thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Doug and Lorene. - 50ar FERGUSON The family of Lester Ferguson would like to express our sincere thanks to the many, many people who have supported all of us during this diffi- cult time. We appreciate everyone who took time out of their busy schedules to attend the visitation and funeral at Pine River United Church. Thank you to all those who have sent food, flowers and other gifts to ourhomes and the church. Others have visited us or sent cards and online condolences with comforting messages and stories about. Lester which were greatly appreciated. Thanks to all those who made financial contributions to Pine River United Church, Community Living Kincardine & District and other charities in Lester's memory. We are especially grateful to the members of Pine River United Church and Rev. Robert Putman who worked hard to ensure a wonderful service of cele- bration with Lester's favourite music and a Christian message just as he had requested. We also appreciated the efforts of the staff at Community Living who have . helped Allan cope with losing his father. For many months, services from the Community Care Access Centre - the VON, Red Cross Personal Support Workers', Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy helped Dad continue to be in his own home. When he required time in Kincardine Hospital, he received excellent care from all the doctors and nurses. We appreciated the emergency staff attending to Dad in a timely manner many times over the past five years. A special thanks to Dr. Knox and the staff at the Kincardine Medical Centre for accommodating us with various medical requests and giving us assistarfce when needed. The Ripley Legion has been wonderfully attentive to Dad with all their visits, arranging for special medical equipment, organizing the Legion service, and providing a deli- cious lunch after the funeral. Finally we would like to thank the MacKenzie & McCreath -Funeral Home staff and the OPP for their pro- fessional services. Our journey with Lester the last few years has reaf- firmed for us how lucky we are to live in a community where people read- ily help and care for each other. Thanks again to everyone for being there for Lester and for his family in so many different ways. May God bless you all! Audrey Ferguson, Allan Ferguson, Anne and Doug Eadie, Joan and Ken Eadie, and grandchildren Janice, Stuart, Michael, Jonathan, Evadne and Aliya Eadie. - 50ar 48 Coming Events CHRISTMAS AT ST. PETER'S ANGLICAN Advent 111, Sunday, Dec. 13, 9:15 a.m.; Advent IV, Sunday, Dec. 20, 9:15 a.m.; Christmas Eve can- dle light service, Thursday, Dec. 24, 10:30 p.m. - 50-52ar • ANNUAL MEETING/DINNER Of the Lucknow and District Chamber Christmas at Finlayson's, Tuesday, Dec. 15. Social time 6:30; dinner at 7'. All business owners welcome! - 50ar KINLOUGH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH invites you to join them to celebrate the Christmas season: Sunday School Concert and dinner, Dec. 13, 11:30 a.m; Youth Group Service, Dec. 20, 11:30 a.m.; Christmas Eve Service, Dec. 24, 8 p.m,; Regular service Dec. 27, 11:30 a.m. with Rev. Dr. Alex McCombie. - 50ar EARLY. MORNING SHOPPING SPREE At Bell's. Variety Store, Lucknow, Friday, Dec. 11: 7 :to 8 a.m., 40% off; 8 to 10 a.m., 30% off (excluding tobacco and confectionary). - 50ar BIRTHDAY GREETINGS Happy 95th birthday on Dec. 13 to Helen Rothwell from all your family and friends. - 50x CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT & `:COMMUNION SERVICE At Ashfield Presbyterian Church, Thursday, Dec. 24, 7 p.m. (please note time). Everyone welcome. - 49-52 LUCKNOW UNITED SUNDAY SCHOOL PRESENTS "The Shepherd's Tale", Sunday, Dec. 13, 10:30 a.m. Advent 111, youth guest performers, refresh- ments following service. - 50ar NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY Lucknow Legion, Thursday, Dec. 31, 9 p.m, to 1 a.m. Music by Lee Grant and Stone Canyon. Hot lunch. $15/person. a 50,51,01 ar STAG AND DOE For Chris Hogervorst and Aiden Barnett, New Years Eve, Dec. 31, 9 p.m. - 2 a.m., Blyth Community Hall. $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Age of majority. For tickets contact Jenny Hogervorst, 519-528-2267 or the Cover -All Building Systems office. - 49-52xv. CHRISTMAS SALE At Lucknow Pharmasave. 50% off selected purs- es and jewellery. 40% off selected framed prints. 25% off all Christmas themed giftware, decora- tions and boxed cards. Lucknow Pharmasave - Downtown Lucknow. - 49-51ar. CHRISTMAS EVE Ashfield Presbyterian Church Christmas Eve Candlelight and Communion Service, 7 p.m. (please note time), Thursday, Dec. 24. Everyone welcome. - 49-52 LUCKNOW DISTRICT COMMUNITY. CENTRE • Dec. 31 New Year's Eve Video Dance RENTAL OPTIONS . • Main Hall • Kitchen Facilities • Meeting Room Available Seats 80 FOR INFO OR BOOKINGS CALL McDonagh Insurance 5 19-528-3423 Planning an auction? Make sure you advertise it in